Showing posts with label Inspirational Quotes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Inspirational Quotes. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Inspirational Quote

A Setback Can Be the Best Prologue for a Great Comeback.

This is my version of:  A setback is a setup for a comeback.

If nothing else, it gives you a chance to take a breath, reassess, and make a new plan. 

One of my inspirations:  Dara Torres, the comeback kid woman.



Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Inspirational Quote ... You Can Make a Difference!

 Emily Dickinson at Age 16
circa 1846/47

If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.
          ~Emily Dickinson

 Unconfirmed Photo - circa 1862

 I read this poem when I am feeling like I'm not doing enough, when I am frustrated by life or just overwhelmed.  Though I know I want and need to do more than one good thing in my life, this poem helps me to remember that if I do more good than harm in my life, it will not have been in vain.

I may never be great, but I will strive to make the world better for having lived in it.

What inspires you?




Thursday, July 22, 2010

Inspirational Quotes ... Getting Started and Making Change

"The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming task into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.

Mark Twain

Simple, but true.
What inspires you?

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Inspirational Quotes ...Positive Thinking

"It takes but one positive thought when given a chance to survive and thrive to overpower an entire army of negative thoughts."
Robert H. Schuller

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Inspirational Quote ... habits, goals, and LIFE

"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it."
Margaret Thatcher

Friday, June 4, 2010

New Month, Same Goals ... Health and Fitness

My Health and Fitness Goals for June

I did pretty well in May, but not as well as I would have liked. However, I realize, in keeping with my 100 Day Challenge, that it is important for me to continue with these goal in order to develop them into habits.

So here are my goals for June plus my notes on how I did with them in May.

1) Stay Hydrated - (8 - 12 glasses of water per day) - I did really well on this. I've been working on it for a while and I'm now at the point where I don't really need to think about getting enough water ... unless I'm really stressed.

2) Get sufficient Fiber - (25gm - 30gm per day)- I did pretty well but I could have done better.

3) Eat in Moderation - (1800 calories or less per day)- Honestly, I did not very well on this. I averaged about 2,100-2,150 calories per day. This is still about 350-400 calories per day less than my usual but I need to work on this.

4) Get Moving - (Walk at least 10 miles per week)- My knee was bothering all month, which was very discouraging. I found it hard to walk more than a mile at a time. However, I did begin working on stabilizing exercises for the muscles around my knees and it has been feeling much better.

5) CIY - Cook It Yourself - (Learn at least two healthy recipes.) - I did learn one fast, healthy and easy soup recipe.

6) Take off the Weight - (Lose 2.5 lbs per week - 10 lbs in May)- I did lose a total of 5lbs this month. Though half of my goal, it is still a loss.

It this has been a graded test, I probably would have received a C- for the month. Thank goodness there are not grades, just personal accountability.

In the past, I would have gotten down on myself for not completing the goals I set for myself 100%. Of course, this has never helped me in the past so I need to change the behavior. In looking at how I did last month, I am choosing to concentrate on the positive things I did and what I did accomplish. It is the only way to move forward.

Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.
George Bernard Shaw

I am choosing to change my mind and my life ... one step at a time.

I wish you all the best with you goals for the month ... the year ... your life.

Have a great May!

P.S. I would love to hear from you on how your are doing in your journeys to change your habits, your life ... your wardrobe. :)

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Inspirational Quotes ... Habits

“First we form habits then they form us. Conquer your bad habits, or they’ll eventually conquer you.”

Dr. Rob Gilbert


Okay, that was more a warning but one that is good to keep in mind. Try this one ...

"Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow."


Doug Firebaugh

I think this one may be the best theme for the 100 Day Challenge.

We can do it!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Inspirational Quote by Danielle Fotopoulis

Goals ...

"Even if I don't reach all my goals, I've gone higher than I would have if I hadn't set any."

-- Danielle Fotopoulis